36 Matt Sanders

There was a buzz coming from the club the fundraiser was being held at. People coming in and out. We were just arriving. Late but work you know. We looked nice and casual at the same time. We didn't really know how to dress so we went for in between. The bouncer let us in and soon we had loud music screaming at us.

Jenn: there is a shit load of people here.

Melly: hell yeah there is.

Jenn: let's get some drinks.

Melly: yeah.

The bar was crowded. Very crowded.

Jenn: I feel weird being here.

Melly: why?

Jenn: we don't know anyone.

Melly: you're the one who said we Had to come.

Jenn: I know. But still.

Melly: we're here let's just try to enjoy ourselves and get wasted or something.

Jenn: we haven't done that in forever.

Melly: I know.

Finally after what felt like weeks we managed to get some drinks. We walked around a bit. I've never been to one of these things before so its a little awkward. I small talked with random people. Jenn listened. It was kinda cool. Being in the midst of something like this. An arm, a big one, went around my shoulder. It surprised me and I spilled some of my beverage.

Jenn: Matt!

Matt: hey. Enjoying yourselves?

Jenn: I will now that I can talk to someone I recognize.

Matt: she doesn't seem to have a problem.

Jenn: Melly is a freak of nature who doesn't have a problem talking to anyone.

He chuckled.

Melly: this is really dope. Thank you for inviting us.

He smiled and nodded.

Jenn: its hard to get drinks though.

Matt: that's because you're in the wrong place. Come with me.

He led us up to a more secluded area.

Matt: look who showed up.

Johnny: hey ladies.

Brian: what up.

Melly: hi.

Matt: meet the others. Danny, Jimmy, Zacky, J.B., and his brother Matt.

Jenn: hello. I'm Jenn.

Melly: and I'm Melly.

We waved a bit.

Zacky: so these are the ones that took over.

Matt: yeah.

Danny: have a seat.

Melly: this is...really awesome.

Jenn: thanks again for inviting us.

Matt: thanks for coming.

Jimmy: let's get some drinks for these lovely ladies.

Brian: did you find the place ok?

Jenn: yeah navi!

Melly: we know our way around fairly well now.

Matt: now?

Melly we aren't from here.

Danny: where are you from?

Jenn: Seattle.

J.B: Seattle?

Jenn: Washington.

Zacky: Starbucks.

Jenn: good job.

Matt: well that's cool.

Brian: must have been one hell of a change.

Melly: yeah but its all good.

Jimmy: you have family out here?

Melly: yes. Mexican. Over half the population of this state is my family.

They all laughed a bit.

Brian: blonde bomb shell!

We all looked at him a little confused.

Brian: Jenn. You had darker hair. Now you're blonde. You're a blonde bombshell.

Her cheeks flushed a little.

Brian: it looks really good.

Jenn: thanks...

Brian: you're welcome.

We were handed new drinks. After some small talk we went to participate in the auction part of the fundraiser. The guys bid on random stuff. More drinks coming and going. We ate some expensive food and drank some more.

Melly: this is really good.

Matt: its chicken. Prime rib Melly. Its all about the prime rib.

Melly: I like chicken.

He smiled.

Matt: have you tasted this prime rib?

Melly: no.

Matt: you should. Here.

He cut a piece and placed it on my plate.

Melly: I'll get to it.

Matt: you won't be disappointed.

Melly: I better not be.

Jenn: I'm out of drink.

Brian: not to worry. Can we get another round here.

Jenn: so is the kind of thing you guys do on your spare time?

Zacky: no this isn't an everyday type of thing.

I stuffed the piece of meat Matt had placed on my plate in my mouth. He laughed as someone said something funny.

Jimmy: Matt was saying something about you guys wanting to help out a little more.

I nodded and let Jenn do the talking.

Jenn: oh hell yeah. We can figure out a proceeds type thing. Like so much of each service goes to the Fuck Cancer foundation. Or the hair products. Its just a matter of merging is all. As simple as posters being hung up in the salon.

Melly: this is pretty good.

Matt: I told you.

Jenn: but we are more than happy to participate.

Melly: for sure.

I sipped my drink and smiled.

Matt: you both look very nice tonight.

Jenn: thank you.

Melly: thanks dude. Want to dance?

I asked looking at Matt.

Matt: sure.

The music was very loud. I was surprised I could even hear when everyone was talking to me. This was not how I ever pictured a fundraiser. I was in the understanding it was more suit and tie type shit. Then again this foundations name is Fuck Cancer.

Matt: you and dancing.

Melly: I told you its in my blood.

Matt: sure is.

Melly: what? You don't like to dance?

Matt: every now and then.

Melly: you're not a bad dancer.

Matt: we've also had plenty of drinks.

Melly: very true.

Matt: you like to dance though.

Melly: yes.

He smiled and placed a hand on the small of my back. Some how more drinks kept coming.

Matt: do you and Jenn ever go dancing?

Melly: no time. This is the first time we've done anything in about four months.

Matt: you guys don't even shop?

Melly: not often. But we aren't much for clubs. Well not me anyway.

Matt: why not?

Melly: clubbing doesn't really phase me.

I shrugged.

Melly: this though is fun.

Matt: oh good. I'm not into clubs either. Very closed quarters with a shit load of people. And its impossible to get a drink.

Melly: I know right. They should hire more bartenders.

Matt: speaking of drinks I need another.

Melly: me too.

Matt: let's take a quick breather? See what the others are up to?

I nodded. He grabbed my hand and led me back.

Melly: looks like everyone is doing their own thing.

Matt: yeah we're on our own I guess.

Melly: its all good we're in good company.

I slipped an arm around his middle. He smiled.

Matt: let's get ourselves a drink.

Melly: let's.

We went to the bar and were quickly taken care of.

Melly: oh cervecita. Como vas a saber bien bueno. (Oh beer. How good you're going to taste.)

Matt: cheers.

Melly: to what?

Matt: more money for cancer research and making new friends.

Melly: I'll cheer to that.

Our bottles tinked and we drank.

Matt: I'm getting a little tired. Not sleepy. The music is really loud.

Melly: I feel you sweetheart.

Matt: maybe we should get some fresh air.

Melly: that sounds wonderful.

We made our way out the front doors.

Melly: man I haven't seen Jenn in hours.

Matt: I'm sure she's with the guys.

Melly: oh dude it feels so good out here.

His arms wrapped around me.

Matt: fuck yeah it does. You smoke?

Melly: no sir. Why?

Matt: I was about to suggest to go ahead and do so now. Since we're outside and what not.

Melly: how sweet of you.

Matt: you wanna go to my house and just like have a few beers or something.

Melly: yeah dude.

We talked about random shit on the ride to his house. I'm not sure who was driving. He thanked the driver and walked us to his door. One arm around me while the other struggled to unlock his door. Before letting me in he placed a hand on my face and kissed me.

Matt: feel free to look around.

Melly: cool.

He closed the door and came to my side. We locked lips again.

Melly: how about them beers?

I was digging his house. It is very nice. I hope to own a home like this one day.

Melly: dude rad kitchen.

Matt: thanks.

He handed me a beer. I grabbed it and pulled him to me in the process. Kissing once again. He's very kissable. He pushed me against the counter. My brain told me to open my eyes but my eyes didn't want to. Its a horrible battle. They did as requested. I blinked a few times to get into focus. My hand ran down my face. I felt ugh. Not hung over but ugh.

Matt: morning...

Melly: morn-

I sat up and looked around. Ummmm...what. My brows furrowed. Then my eyes were suddenly very willing to be open. Very wide in fact. I looked down to see my very exposed chest. Quickly I covered it with the sheet or blanket. Whatever who cares. Matt was laying there. Quietly.

Melly: holy shit.

This is not what I wanted.

Melly: we had sex didn't we?

Matt: for a long time.

I had to catch up with my thoughts for a moment. Just a quick moment.

Melly: I'm not that type of girl Matt.

He looked at me. Its hard to believe when I'm naked in his bed.

Melly: I'm really not.

Matt: I'm not that type of guy.

Melly: sure...

Matt: it happens you know and...and...you want to get something to eat?

I nodded and got dressed in the clothes from the night before. We got to some pancake place.

Matt: I hope we can still be friends.

Melly: me too. I'm really not like that.

Matt: I know Melly. I don't usually drink that much.

The clock on the diner wall read ten.

Melly: oh shit!

Matt: what?

Melly: fuck. Sorry Matt. Umm. I've got to run. You know where I'm at.

I dashed out the door and hailed a cab. The salon was already going by the time I got there. I took a deep breath before entering. Jenn looked up ready to greet me. Instead she gave me a look and shook her head.